Have you had a negative or discriminatory experience* relating to work because of your pregnancy or maternity? What impact did that have on you?

How does your employer support pregnant employees and those on maternity leave?

Is there enough support for mothers to enter or return to work?

The Welsh Government has committed to providing 30 hours of free childcare a week for working parents of 3 and 4 year olds, 48 weeks of the year – will this help mothers enter or return to work?

What do you think the Welsh Government should do to reduce “the causes of employment, skills and pay inequalities related to gender”, particularly in relation to pregnancy and maternity?

Research published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in 2016 found 71 per cent of mothers in Wales reported negative or discriminatory experiences. Almost half felt becoming pregnant had affected work opportunities, status and job security.

The National Assembly for Wales’ Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee want to hear your experiences and ideas on what the Welsh Government should do to tackle the issues within their control, such as employability, economic development, the Welsh public sector equality duties, public sector workforces and childcare.

Please leave your thoughts and ideas below, and please comment and rate the experiences and ideas other people have made.

We would request that you do not include any information that would identify you (name, name of employer etc.) but would be grateful if you would provide your location, a brief description of your circumstances and whether you work in the public, private sector or third sector.